Kimberly Bolan

About Kimberly Bolan

With a career spanning over two decades, Kimberly (Kim) Bolan has established herself as a prominent figure in library consulting and administration. As the founder of Kimberly Bolan and Associates, LLC, Kim has worked with hundreds of libraries and organizations across the United States and abroad. Her work focuses on helping institutions embrace change and become future-ready and vibrant community hubs.Kim\'s expertise lies in strategic planning, community engagement, and facility planning and design, which she has applied to a wide range of projects from small rural libraries to large urban facilities. Her leadership style is characterized by empowering others, adapting proactively to change, and engaging with both staff and community stakeholders to deliver creative and high-impact results.Currently serving as the Chief Operating Officer at the Allen County Public Library in Indiana, Kim oversees operations for fourteen locations, ensuring they thrive in a rapidly changing environment. Her role as an author and instructor further amplifies her influence, as she shares her insights on leadership, effective communication, and the importance of a clear organizational vision for achieving success.Kim’s commitment to fostering a thriving work culture is evident in her approach to leadership, which balances personal experience and insight with the priorities of those she leads. Her ability to initiate change and guide organizations through transformation has made her a sought-after consultant and speaker in the library community.

Experience

1. Instructor

   American Library Association

   Jan 2021 — Present

   Instructor of “Planning snd Management of Buildings”

Education

• SUNY Geneseo

  Bachelor of Arts - BA

  1988 — 1992

• SUNY Geneseo

  Bachelor of Arts - BA

• Syracuse University

  Master of Library & Information Science - MLIS, Library and Information Science